Jeju Pet Culture Industry Festival
Nov 6 – Nov 8, 2026 · Jeju
Overview
The 2026 Jeju Pet Culture Industry Festival brings together the existing Jeju Pet Culture Festival and the Jeju Pet Fair, held at the same time. The '2026 Jeju Pet Culture Festival' is a festival for a Jeju where people and animals can live happily together, built around the proper culture of pet companionship. A variety of programs will be held for everyone to enjoy together, including pet owners and the general public alike — from pet etiquette education and campaigns promoting a mature pet culture to various hands-on pet-related experience programs. The '2026 Jeju Pet Fair' will see about 70 companies related to the pet industry take part, showcasing a wide range of exhibition items such as pet food, pet supplies, and pet services, along with a variety of events.
Why go
This event merges the Jeju Pet Culture Festival and the Jeju Pet Fair into one gathering focused on responsible pet ownership on Jeju. Expect pet etiquette education, public awareness campaigns, hands-on experience programs, and an exhibition hall with roughly 70 pet-industry companies showing food, supplies, and services.
Getting there from Seoul
Jeju has no rail or highway link to the mainland, so the practical route is a domestic flight from Gimpo (or Incheon) to Jeju International Airport, which takes about an hour. From the airport, take a taxi or local bus to the Ora-ildong area of Jeju-si, near Halla Gymnasium, where the festival is held.
Tips
- If bringing your own pet, check the airline's pet-in-cabin/cargo policy and any festival rules on leashes or carriers before travelling.
- The venue area around Halla Gymnasium is on the edge of Jeju-si, so confirm bus routes or arrange a taxi in advance rather than expecting to walk from downtown.
- Early November weather in Jeju can be cool and breezy, so dress in layers, especially if parts of the fair are outdoors.
Best for: pet owners, families, animal lovers, exhibition visitors.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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